Jones County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jones County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Jones County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Laurel, Jones County hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jones County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Laurel

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common3 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Common3 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Common3 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Lilium michauxii

Carolina lily

Common2 obs.

Paspalum floridanum

Florida paspalum

Common2 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida anisetree

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

fetterbush

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Rare2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jones County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Laurel

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Jones County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jones County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Laurel

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Laurel

+245% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common3 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common3 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Common3 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Common3 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Lilium michauxii

Carolina lily

Common2 obs.

Paspalum floridanum

Florida paspalum

Common2 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Illicium floridanum

Florida anisetree

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

fetterbush

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Rare2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

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